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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
By Florida statute, we have Castle Law and Stand Your Ground. If someone comes to my door, uninvited, they are trespassing on my private property. I consider that a potential threat to myself and to my property. I have the right, according to Florida law, to shoot them.

However - I wouldn't shoot them because I don't own a gun. I will warn them. If they continue - well I'll get my bow and arrows, which aren't considered firearms. And I'll shoot'em anyway
No, there has to be threat of bodily harm. Your front door public access, if they come straight to front door and knock. You have choice not to answer or tell them you’re not interested and say by. IMO way I read Florida law does not give you right to just shoot someone, there has to be deadly threat. IMO threading to shoot someone knocking on front door threat. Recent case in Ocala good example.